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Telecare
What Is Telecare? Telecare is the term used to describe remote care of elderly and disabled persons. These systems provide the care and reassurance needed to allow seniors to stay in their own homes longer and more safely. Telecare systems exist in many forms, from the very simple to the much more advanced. The simplest […]
Alzheimer’s & Wandering
Six Out of Ten People with Alzheimer’s Will Wander It is common for a person with dementia to wander and become lost; many do so repeatedly. You can not know when it will happen. In fact, over 60% of those with dementia will wander at some point during the course of the disease. Wandering can […]
Whole Body Donation
Your Gift To Future Generations What is whole-body donation? We hardly think about our bodies when they feel good and function properly, but when a system goes wrong or disease develops, a trip to the doctor is in order to investigate what is wrong and how to treat it. The advice that our physician gives, […]
Giving POA
Can Mom Give Me A Power of Attorney? Diagnosis of Dementia May Not Preclude Signing POA and Health Care Directive “I need to get a power of attorney for my mother. She’s in an Alzheimer’s unit and she can’t take care of her finances or make medical decisions any more.” That is the most common […]
Older Workers
Experience of Older Workers Older workers have so much to offer as members of today’s workforce. While they possess the work ethic, loyalty and life experience necessary to be assets to any workplace, what they often lack is opportunity. The Easter Seals Oregon Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) is a Department of Labor grant […]
Help For Meds
Extra Help For Prescriptions Do you or someone you know qualify for Extra Help for the Medicare Prescription Drug Program? One of the ways you can stretch your dollars is to determine if you qualify for Extra Help from Medicare. CMS estimates that 21% of the people eligible for this program are not receiving it […]
When To Take The Car Away
When To Take The Car Away? Have you ever felt a concern for your senior’s ability to drive safely as they get older? Many caregivers and families of the senior population daily face this issue. Sometimes we talk about taking away the keys, but lets face it what we really mean is actually taking the […]
Food For Thought
Food for Thought Provided by: Dr. Kevin O’Neil, Medical Director for Brookdale senior Living For more information: www.BrookdaleLiving.com Crossword puzzles, bridge, Sudoku., learning a new language-all are good for stimulating the brain and may actually reduce the risk for Alzheimer’s disease in later life. The old age is true-“Use it or lose it.” Regular physical activity […]
Staying In Your Home
There’s No Place Like Home Some of the most common concerns as we age include: “The stairs are more strenuous”, “Since my wife passed away, it is just easier to open a can of soup for dinner”, or “I’ve been in the same house 40 years, and no other place will seem like home”. The […]
Telephone Assistance Programs
Telephone Assistance Programs In 1987, Oregon Legislature passed a law to assure that adequate and affordable residential telephone service is available to all qualifying Oregonians. Based on that legislation, the Public Utility Commission of Oregon implemented three programs which are supported by a surcharge applied to the monthly bill of each retail subscriber who has […]
Power of Attorney
Power of Attorney -Life-Saver or Life-Wrecker? One of the first questions I ask elder clients facing financial crisis is “Do you have a power of attorney?” And when I meet with a family to plan ahead for possible disability, one important question I ask is “Who can we trust with your power of attorney?” What […]
Fitness Centers
Is a Fitness Center Right for You? Looking for the fountain of youth? It may be as close as your nearest swimming pool. Exercise can boost your energy, build your endurance and give you strength for daily tasks. In addition, regular physical activity can: Help you stay independent or help you do more things without […]
Generics Cut Costs
Generics: a Great Way to Cut Health Care Costs A great way to cut health care costs is to find a generic drug that works just as well as your expensive brand-name drug. But how can you be sure that a generic is as good as the drugs you see advertised on TV? It may […]
Cause Related Marketing
Cause Related Marketing, a Positive Cycle Cause-related Marketing involves the cooperative efforts of a “for profit” business and a non-profit organization for mutual benefit. Your cause-related marketing activities should highlight your company’s reputation within your target audience. A few general reasons to incorporate fundraising into your marketing plan are: Better Organizational Image & Visibility Increase […]
What You Need
Everything You Didn’t Realize You Needed Screening your way to a healthier life When it comes to health care, prevention is key. It’s always better to keep you from getting sick than to have you get sick and then have to treat you. That’s why things like regular health screenings are so important. Necessary and […]
Reverse Mortgages
Reverse Mortgages – Improving the Quality of Life for Many Senior Homeowners Say the words “reverse mortgage” a few years ago, and you got a look that said, “Oh, I’m sorry you had to take one of those.” It was the product of last resort, the product of the destitute. Today, however, when you say […]
Mental Health & Aging
Mental Health and Aging America’s population is aging at an alarming rate. This aging of our population is increasingly adding pressure upon society. This is due to the increasing number of adults over the age of 65; the aging of the baby-boomers which has higher incidents of mental health issues than our current group of […]
What’s a Good CCRC?
What To Look For In A Retirement Community As providers of senior housing in a CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community), we are often in the position of helping people choose where they are going to live. It might be helpful for you to review some of the reasons we feel are very important in helping all seniors make […]
Four Generations, Four Days
Four Generations, Four Days If there is a singular human being who is responsible for priming me to become a gerontologist, it is my maternal Gramma—Jewell Cochran. My Gramma comes from poor, scrappy folk. No one knew who her father was and she grew up without much stability. After her teenage mother abandoned her she […]
Answers For Medicaid
Answers To Common Medicaid Questions Q: Medicare paid for Dad’s hospital after his stroke. Won’t Medicare pay for nursing home, too? A: No. Medicare and Medicaid are two different programs. Medicaid may pay for long term care if your dad qualifies. Medicaid rules are complicated and change over time. Q: Mom can’t take care of […]